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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 41, No. 2, Spring 2007

College of the Holy Cross

Treasures of the Cantor
Since its dedication in 1983, the College’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery has become a center of cultural life on campus. Under the direction of curator Roger Hankins—and with a recent $1 million challenge grant from the Cantor Foundation—the gallery is poised to enter a new era.
By Laura Porter
Photographed by Michael Carroll

The Keeper of the Books
After a distinguished career as an acclaimed Voltaire scholar and the president of Hunter College, Paul LeClerc ’63 took the reins of the New York Public Library in 1993. Today, the NYPL is one of the most used libraries on the planet. And LeClerc has plans for steering this cultural landmark into the future.
By James Dempsey
Photographed by Patrick O’Connor

Mount Manresa: Retreat to the spirit of the Cross
A reflection
By Kate Barry ’89

Flashback: Timothy Leary ’42
A new crop of biographies and a possible feature film have brought the 1960s icon renewed attention. But it was at Holy Cross that Tim Leary first learned to “drop out.”
By James Dempsey

The Little Team That Could
It has been 60 years since the magical season when the Holy Cross basketball team captured the NCAA championship. In 1947, as the basketball reporter for the College’s student newspaper, The Tomahawk, Lou Buttell witnessed that legendary victory “up close and personal.” Six decades later, he recalls the road to glory.
By Lou Buttell ’48

Where does God fit in?
“At this point scientists universally accept evolution as a fact central to understanding the characteristics of all living organisms.”
By Thomas Lee ’59

The Profile: Michael E. Daniels ’76
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- The Power of One
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 41, No. 1, Winter 2007

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Faith and Science: A Forum
Recently, the editors of Holy Cross Magazine invited a group from the campus community to discuss the question, “What are the tensions and the harmonies inherent in a life given to both science and faith?” Read the transcription of this thoughtful and provocative discussion and join in the conversation.
Photographs by Rob Carlin

Investing in Discovery
This spring, construction crews will break ground on the most ambitious building project the College has ever undertaken. Learn about the state-of-the-art complex that will spearhead a new direction for science education on Mount St. James.
By Laura Porter

The Honorary Classmates
By John Cantwell ’05

Kicking-off a New Era
With college soccer on the rise, Coach Elvis Comrie and his footballers are ready for a breakaway.
By John Gearan ’65

Why the Jews?
A Reflection on three weeks at Yad Vashem
By William M. Shea, director of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture

The Profile: James J. Collins Jr. ’87
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 4, Fall 2006

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The Gift of Wine
In a historic event coordinated by Sotheby’s, the famed international auction house, Park B. Smith ’54 is selling part of his prestigious wine collection — and the proceeds of the sale will benefit alma mater.
By James Dempsey
Photographs by Ken Schles

Prior Proper Planning
Last spring, the Holy Cross Board of Trustees approved a new Five-Year Strategic Plan. The culmination of two years of institution-wide discussion, the plan reflects a thorough assessment of the College’s immediate and future needs and its goals for meeting the most urgent of them. “It was time to set new directions,” says Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of Holy Cross.
By Laura Porter
Illustrations by Michael Witte

Whatever happened to...Rev. George L. O’Brien ’54?
By Marcy Vandale ’87

A Passion You Can’t Teach: Torey Thomas ’07
By John Gearan ’65

A Month on The Hill
By Timothy Austin, Dean of the College

The Profile: Mark G. Holowesko ’82
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 3, Summer 2006

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The Cartoon World of Leo Cullum ’63
Joining the illustrious ranks of Thurber, Adams and Feiffer, Leo Cullum ’63 has become one of the premier cartoonists at The New Yorker. Find out how this former globetrotting pilot traded in the jet for the canvas and, in the process, created a unique and hilarious world that gently skewers our own.
By James Dempsey

Abdi’s Dream
Abdi Lidonde came to Mount St. James from Kenya over 20 years ago. Today, this campus icon is a man with a mission. Education, argues Abdi, is the best answer to a host of societal ills. Inspired by the Holy Cross model, he is determined to build a school that will transform lives. Read about his dream to bring hope to his homeland.
By Laura Porter

Women of Holy Cross: Married to graduates, they have become honorary alumnae themselves
By Maura Fredey ’94, Maureen Moran ’89 and Marcy Vandale ’87

The Miracle in North Dakota
Scoring a historic upset in the NCAA Western Regionals, Holy Cross hockey comes of age.
By John Gearan ’65

The Mantra was Magis
The 2006 valedictory address
By Timothy O’Brien ’06

The Profile: Donna M. Winn ’76
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 2, Spring 2006

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The Teams of Summer
In a popular program that is helping to map the future of the undergraduate experience, professors and students are working together during the summer months on cutting-edge research projects.
By Michael Reardon
Photography by Michael Carroll

Pillars of Success
Five years ago, The Nativity School of Worcester launched with a bold vision and a committed staff. Today, as its first graduating class prepares to enter high school, Nativity Worcester is changing individual lives and building a transformative community.
By Laura Porter
Photography by Patrick O’Connor

Here, There and Everywhere
Regional clubs offer alumni a variety of experiences
By Maura Fredey ’94 and Janine Clifford-Murphy ’79

The New Breed
Some argue it’s the hottest college sport in the country. But can lacrosse catch fire on Mount St. James?
By John Gearan ’65

Give Another Hoya!
Football Hall of Famer Rob McGovern ’89 thought the action of his glory days was over. Then came Sept. 11, Afghanistan and Iraq.
By John Gearan ’65

A Valedictory Essay
As he departs Holy Cross to assume the presidency of Union College, Stephen C. Ainlay, dean of the College and vice president for academic affairs, reflects on his time on The Hill.
By Stephen C. Ainlay

The Profile: Maggie Wilderotter ’77
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 1, Winter 2006

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The Myths and Legends of Holy Cross
Folklorists agree that college campuses are ideal breeding grounds for urban legends and a quick inventory of Holy Cross myths confirms that assessment. The exorcism in the spire. The Jeanne Dixon prophecy. The horse on the roof of Kimball Hall. In this issue, HCM digs into these and other curious stories that perennially bloom on Mount St. James.
By James Dempsey
Illustrations by Tim Gabor

Hurricane Katrina: In Their Own Words
On August 26, Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. HCM asked three local alumni to describe the impact of the storm on their lives and the region. Here are their stories, in their own words.
Interviews by Kathleen S. Carr ’96

Born with a Basketball in His Hands
Kevin Hamilton ’06 exhibits passion, talent and dedication on and off the court.
By John Gearan ’65

Give Another Hoya!
Recently inducted into the PGA’s Golf Professional Hall of Fame, Paul Harney ’52 reflects on a life rich with family and friends.
By John Gearan ’65

Facing Evil, Sustaining Hope
A Story of How One Book Came to Be Written
By Predrag Cicovacki, associate professor of philosophy

The Profile: Brendan J. Cassin ’55
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 3, Fall 2005

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Business 101: Bringing the Boardroom into the Classroom
The College’s newly created “Arthur A. Ciocca Executive in Residence Program” gives Holy Cross students an intimate look into the world of business and industry and brings an impressive roster of alumni-executives to campus.
By Michael Reardon

Journeys for the Mind, Heart and Soul
Last April, 23 travelers departed for Italy on the inaugural trip of the College’s new Alumni Travel/Study Program. Their journey to explore the history, culture and spiritual dimensions of Tuscany set the stage for an exciting new chapter in alumni education.
By Maria Healey

Alumna finds that children help “redesign” her life
Mary Pat Radeka ’87 is award-winning decorator
By Maureen Moran ’89

Varsity Club Announces Yearly Awards
By Rebecca Smith ’99

Give Another Hoya!
Fifty years after a fateful moment that perpetually haunted him, Bob Conway ’49 put an Orange Bowl demon to rest.
By John Gearan ’65

Reflections on a Golden Era
In the wake of his 55th reunion, at which 77 members of the Class of 1950 returned to Mount St. James, Ralph Diverio reflects on the era when he and his classmates came of age.
By Ralph J. Diverio

The Profile: Theodore V. Wells Jr. ’72
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 2, Summer 2005

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The Teacher Who Changed My Life
Last year, we invited our readers to submit essays on the topic of “The Teacher Who Changed My Life.” For months we received tributes to teachers spanning 60 years of classes and every academic discipline. Touching and inspiring, humorous and heartfelt, these submissions were testament to the depth of the Holy Cross experience and the ability of faculty to transform students. Read our seven selections and reflect, once again, on the teachers who have made a difference in your own life.
By Todd Pearson ’98, Thomas Anderson ’72, Kathleen S. Carr ’96, Edward Finn ’43, Andrea M. Halpin Leary ’89, Stephen J. Schulz ’80 and Thomas E. Cronin ’61
Photography by Michael Carroll

First-Year Confidential
Do you remember your first year on Mount St. James? Meeting your roommate? The uncertainty of that first night in your dorm room? Your first class, your first lab, your first term paper? This past August, incoming student Jennifer Robert agreed to share her impressions in an online diary that was published regularly on the College’s Web site. Over the course of the academic year, Jen chronicled her thoughts and experiences—and the unique moments, both mundane and profound, which mark life at Holy Cross.
By Jennifer Robert ’08

From Fitton Field to The Big Show
The College has a long and rich baseball history, which includes 77 Crusaders who have made it to the majors.
By Michael Reardon

Tuscany Revisited
“To follow the history of Italy through the centuries is to penetrate the very heart of western civilization. The artists, thinkers and statesmen of this small but complex and vital country are part of our past and have helped to make the present world what it is today.”
By Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., ’49, president emeritus of Holy Cross

The Profile: Robert C. Wright ’65
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
- Mystery Photo
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2005

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Producing Success
Her film Ray has won awards and acclaim. Now Karen Mulvihill Baldwin ’85 steps off the red carpet for a moment to explain how she went from psych major to hit filmmaker. Plus: Meet three other moviemaking alumni.
By Rebecca Smith ’99

The Story Behind Their Book
It’s one of the hidden treasures of the College. This issue, we open “Their Book” to reveal an eclectic collection of paintings, manuscripts and photographs.
By Maria Healy

A Kilimanjaro Notebook
Fred Contrada ’74 started climbing mountains while a student on the Hill. Recently, he traveled to Tanzania to scale the legendary Kilimanjaro. He learned a few things about himself in the process.
By Fred Contrada ’74

No Accidental Tourism in Study Abroad
Where in the world are our Holy Cross students? From China to Australia, third-year scholars are crossing the globe and gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge.
By Donald N.S. Unger

Hope and Healing
Featuring 37 paintings on loan from museums and collections around the world, this new exhibit is a major under- taking for both faculty and students—and a unique collaborative project among three prominent Worcester institutions.
By Donald N.S. Unger

“Information, opportunity and support”
Career network offers assistance to alums
By Maureen E. Moran ’89

Is Clam Chowder Really a Meal?
And other questions that arise when a college hosts the NCAA tournament.
By Michael Reardon

“Around the World”
Rob Feaster ’95 has played ball in Australia and Germany. And now he’s winning over fans in Reims, France.
By David Driver

“Dear Fr. Mike”
By Laurence O’Donnell ’57

The Profile: James David Power III ’53
By Michael Reardon

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
- Mystery Photo
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 4, Fall 2004

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1969: The Missing Season
Thirty-five years ago, they were felled by an outbreak of hepatitis A. The members of the ’69 football squad recall for the first time that unique season and ponder what might have been.
By Michael E. Neagle ’98

Full Circle
The winner of a Fulbright Fellowship, Libby Vo ’04 returns to Vietnam for a project that intertwines her life, education and faith in an extraordinary way.
By Maria Healey

In the Footsteps of Ignatius
This summer, six members of the Holy Cross faculty made a pilgrimage to Spain and Rome. Following in the steps of Ignatius, these pilgrims returned to Mount St. James with a new understanding of Jesuit history, identity and mission.
By Michelle M. Murphy

Crusaders Cross the English Channel
Alumni team braves chop and chill to conquer the ultimate swimmer’s challenge
By Lawrence Napolitano ’97

Turning, Turning and Teaching
An excerpt from Professor Dustin’s “Teacher of the Year” address
By Christopher A. Dustin

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 3, Summer 2004

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The Insider
Joe Califano ’52 spent 40 years working with the best and brightest in public service. His new book, “Inside,” tells the story of his life. Publisher’s Weekly calls the book, “the most revealing political memoir from a Washington insider since Katharine Graham’s ‘Personal History.’” Read about this remarkable journey from Mount St. James to the Beltway.
By Maria Healey

Edward P. Jones ’72 and “The Known World”
Since his book, “The Known World,” won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle fiction prize, Edward P. Jones ’72 has become a literary sensation. But his success was the product of long years spent honing his unique vision and voice.
By Michelle M. Murphy

“The Survey Says ...”
Will Bush or Kerry carry the campus? Find out how students feel about this year’s candidates and issues in Professor Royce Singleton’s most recent survey.
By Donald N.S. Unger

Religion, Ethics and Public Policy
By Joseph A. Califano Jr. ’52

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 2, Spring 2004

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This New Host
Kevin O’Connor ’90 has built a new career as the star of the original home improvement series, This Old House.
By Maria Healey

Lost No More
For over 50 years, the fate of Lt. j.g. John ("Moose") W. Hanlon Jr. ’41 and the other six crew members aboard Bomber 31 had remained a mystery.
By David Treadwell

Sharing Will’s Wisdom: Let Yourself Be Loved
He spent only a year on Mount St. James, but the influence of William H.P. Jenks ’54 continues to be felt by his classmates. A new collection of his letters shows why.
By Allison Chisolm

SGA Gets Busy
Tackling a host of new initiatives, the Student Government Association reinvigorates itself and the campus.
By Phyllis Hanlon

Feeley ’63 Pursues the Artist’s Life
By Maureen E. Moran ’89

A City that will not Scare
By Helen M. Whall

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 1, Winter 2004

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The Fight Club in the Field House
The “sweet science” never gained a lasting foothold on The Hill, but the College does possess a pugilistic history.
By Michael E. Neagle ’98

Becoming Partners in Mission
Holy Cross Jesuits have been traveling to Bolivia, where an innovative network of educational initiatives is changing lives.
By Paul E. Kandarian

Heroes of the Gridiron
A new book by Wally Carew recalls the football rivalry between Holy Cross and Boston College that lasted almost a century.
By Patrick Maloney ’02

“Drive and determination”
Susie Whelan ’07 puts everything on the line every time she steps on the field.
By Patrick Maloney ’02

What We Learned in the Days of Rage
By Peter Kranstover ’73

Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam